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Materials and Abbreviations Yarn: Yellow (main color), Red (tshirt), Dark Brown and Beige/Cream (honey pot), Black (thin embroidery thread for eyebrows and mouth). Accessories: 8 mm safety eyes, 10-12 mm safety triangle/oval nose, fiberfill stuffing, blush (for the cheeks). Hook: Appropriate for your yarn size (typically 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm). Abbreviations: MR: Magic Ring, Sc: Single Crochet, Inc: Increase (2 Sc in the same stitch), Dec: Decrease, Sl st: Slip Stitch, Ch: Chain, BLO: Back Loop Only, FLO: Front Loop Only. 1. Legs and Body (One Piece - Started from the Bottom) The legs are crocheted separately and then joined together with chains to continue into the body. First Leg (With yellow yarn): 6 Sc in MR (6) 6 Inc (12) (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (18) 4-6. 18 Sc (3 rounds) Fasten off and weave in the yarn end. Second Leg and Body Joining: 1-6. Crochet the same as the first leg, but do not cut the yarn. 7. Ch 2 and join to any stitch of the first leg with a Sl st. (18 Sc from the first leg + 2 Sc along the chain + 18 Sc from the second leg + 2 Sc along the other side of the chain = 40 Sc) 8. (9 Sc, 1 Inc) * 4 (44) 9-12. 44 Sc (4 rounds) 13. Switch to red yarn: 44 Sc 14. In BLO: 44 Sc 15-16. 44 Sc (2 rounds) 17. (9 Sc, 1 Dec) * 4 (40) 18-19. 40 Sc (2 rounds) 20. (8 Sc, 1 Dec) * 4 (36) 21. (4 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (30) 22. (3 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (24) 23. Switch to yellow yarn: 24 Sc (Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing).
2. Head (Started from the Top) With yellow yarn: 6 Sc in MR (6) 6 Inc (12) (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (18) (2 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (24) (3 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (30) (4 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (36) 7-10. 36 Sc (4 rounds) (5 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (42) (6 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (48) 13-17. 48 Sc (5 rounds) Inserting Eyes: Insert the safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, with 7-8 stitches of space between them. (6 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (42) (5 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (36) (4 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (30) (3 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (24) (Stuff the head firmly, especially shaping the cheeks). (2 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (18) (1 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (12) 6 Dec (6) -> Pull stitches tight with a sewing needle to close. 3. Muzzle With yellow yarn: Ch 5. Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 3 Sc, 3 Sc in the last chain (turn), 2 Sc along the other side of the chain, 1 Inc in the last stitch (10) 1 Inc, 2 Sc, 3 Inc, 2 Sc, 2 Inc (16) 3-4. 16 Sc (2 rounds) Attach the safety nose right in the center between rounds 2 and 3. Embroider a small smile just beneath the nose using black thread. Stuff lightly and leave a long tail for sewing. 4. Ears (Make 2) With yellow yarn: 6 Sc in MR (6) 6 Inc (12) (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (18) 4-5. 18 Sc (2 rounds) (1 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (12) Do not stuff. Fold the piece flat and crochet across both sides with 6 Sc to close. Leave a long tail for sewing. 5. Arms (Make 2) With yellow yarn: 6 Sc in MR (6) (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 3 (9) 3-5. 9 Sc (3 rounds) Switch to red yarn: 9 Sc 7-10. 9 Sc (4 rounds) Lightly stuff the lower hand section, leave the upper part empty. Flatten and close the top edge with 4 Sc, leaving a long tail for sewing.
6. Honey Pot and Drip Pot Body (Start with dark brown yarn): 6 Sc in MR (6) 6 Inc (12) (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (18) (2 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (24) 5-6. 24 Sc (2 rounds) Switch to beige/cream yarn: 24 Sc 24 Sc Switch to dark brown yarn: (2 Sc, 1 Dec) * 6 (18) In FLO (front loops only): 18 Inc (This creates the folded rim look of the pot). Fasten off and weave in ends. Inside Honey and Drip (With yellow yarn): 6 Sc in MR (6) 6 Inc (12) (1 Sc, 1 Inc) * 6 (18) 18 Sc -> Place inside the pot with a bit of fiberfill and sew it to the inner loops (BLO) of round 9. Honey Drip: For the honey dripping down the side, make a separate piece: Ch 6. Starting from the 2nd chain: 1 Sl st, 1 Sc, 1 Half Double Crochet (Hdc), and 4 Double Crochet (Dc) into the last chain. Sew this drip piece onto the side of the pot so it hangs down the edge. 7. Assembly and Face Shaping Head and Body: Sew the bottom of the head (around rounds 21-24) to the open neck section of the body (24 Sc), centering it securely. Add extra stuffing into the neck cavity before closing to prevent the head from wobbling. Muzzle: Position and sew the muzzle right below the eyes, centered between them. Face Sculpting: To create eye sockets and depth, insert a needle with yellow thread from the bottom of the head, pass through the corners of the eyes, pull gently, and knot at the bottom. Eyebrows: Embroider slight, curved eyebrows 3-4 rounds above the eyes with black thread. Ears: Sew the ears to the upper sides of the head (spanning from about row 4-5 down to row 8-9 with a slight curve). Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body just under the top round of the red shirt (round 22), angled slightly forward. Honey Pot and Final Touches: Position the honey pot between the right arm and the body, securing it in place. Finally, apply a touch of pink or peach blush to the cheeks with a soft brush.